Master of Science in Chemistry
Chemistry is a natural science that focuses on the study of matter, what matter is composed of, and how different elements interact with each other. It also delves into the different changes matter undergoes. Chemistry is the answer to many problems around us. It plays a vital role in numerous fields: from the development of new medicines to finding solutions for immediate environmental concerns. MSc Chemistry should be studied by students who are willing to understand the nuances of the chemical world and who are willing to contribute their bit by solving real-world problems with their scientific knowledge.
MSc Chemistry is a postgraduate programme which imparts students with an advanced learning of the subject matter and enhances practical understanding of the subject through cutting edge laboratory techniques. At Acharya, the Chemistry syllabus involves Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Symmetry and Group Theory, Organic Spectroscopy, Photochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry etc. After completion of MSc Chemistry, students can choose to specialize in a particular area of study based on their interests.
Lab work is another fascinating aspect of the MSc Chemistry Programme. Students spend a considerable amount of time performing interesting experiments which help them to understand the theoretical topics better. They are provided with the proper expertise and training to carry out research and analysis. MSc Chemistry also prepares students with the skills required to seek employment in a diverse range of industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, etc.
Career Scope
MSc Chemistry equip students with the skills and knowledge required to avail employment in varied and diverse fields. Scientific research is one career path many Chemistry graduates opt for. Research work is often carried out in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, etc. Moreover, many graduates build a fascinating career in the chemical industry. The scope of MSc Chemistry is wide-encompassing. One just needs to know where their strength lies and which field interests one the most.
Some of the career options which can be explored on the completion of MSc Chemistry are mentioned below.
- Research and Development
- Agricultural Industry
- Biotechnology
- Film Industry
- Chemical Engineering
- Forensic Research
- Environmental Science
- Lab Technician
- Quality Control
- Subject Expert
- Teaching
Vision
Acharya Institutes, committed to the cause of value-based education in all disciplines, envisions itself as the fountainhead of innovative human enterprise, with inspirational initiatives for academic excellence.
Mission
The effort is to envisage at developing utmost quality and potential in students in relevant fields of chemistry which facilitate their integral development and encourage them to give useful inputs to institutions/industries through advanced knowledge.
Duration : 2 Years
Eligibility : A candidate must have secured 40% marks in aggregate and 50% in Chemistry (cognate subject) at B.Sc. level and studied Mathematics at Pre-University or 10+2 level.
Career Scope :
- Chemistry is an exciting and challenging experimental science, which helps us to understand our world and makes our life easier
- Chemistry is a big part of our daily life. It is fundamental to understand other science disciplines including biology and medicine
- The importance of Chemistry would not diminish over time, so it will remain a promising career path. In a nutshell, the study of Chemistry provides a vehicle for obtaining an education for life in a broad sense, so welcome to the great world of Chemistry
- There is a wide range of opportunities for innovative research in institutes and universities
- Huge demand for skilled chemists in Industrial research across the world
- To impart knowledge in fundamental aspects of all branches of chemistry
- To provide students with the skills required to succeed in M.Sc. the Chemical industry or professional school
- To make international collaborations for students and faculty exchange and research cooperation
- To expose the students to a breadth of experimental techniques using modern instrumentation
- To acquire deep knowledge in the study of physical, chemical, electrochemical and magnetic properties, structure elucidation using various techniques and applications of various organic and inorganic materials
- To acquire basic knowledge in the specialized areas of chemistry
- To train the students in various quantitative and qualitative analyses
- The Department also aims at Chemistry outreach in the form of books, online courses, and other Chemistry education activities that showcase the role of Chemistry as a central science
- PO1: Work in the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary areas of chemical sciences and its applications.
- PO2: Analyze the data obtained from sophisticated instruments (like FTIR, NMR, GCMS, HPLC, GCMS UVVis, Fluorescence, and TGA) for the structure determination and chemical analysis.
- PO3: Apply green/sustainable chemistry approach towards planning and execution of research in frontier areas of chemical sciences.
- PO4: Have sound knowledge about the fundamentals and applications of chemical and scientific theories
- PO5: Apply appropriate techniques for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemicals in laboratories and in industries.
- PO6: Helps in understanding the causes of environmental pollution and can open up new methods for environmental pollution control.
- PO7: Acquires the ability to synthesize, separate and characterize compounds using laboratory and instrumentation techniques.
- PO8: Carry out experiments in the area of organic analysis, estimation, separation, derivative process, inorganic semi micro analysis, preparation, conductometric and potentiometric analysis.
- PO9: Learns about the potential uses of analytical industrial chemistry, medicinal chemistry and green chemistry.
- PSO10: Understands the background of organic reaction mechanisms, complex chemical structures, and instrumental method of chemical analysis, molecular rearrangements and separation techniques.
- PSO11:Learns about the potential uses of analytical industrial chemistry, medicinal chemistry and green chemistry.
After completion of M.Sc. Chemistry programme, the Student will be:
- Get research opportunities to pursue Ph.D Programme with targeted approach of CSIR– NET examination
- Get various job opportunities at all level of chemical, pharmaceutical, food products, life oriented material industries
- Specific placements in R & D and synthetic division of polymer industries & Allied Division
- Compete for specific competitive exams conducted by service commission
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY-I
To give the students a thorough knowledge of the different theories to explain the bonding in coordination compounds. To improve the level of understanding of the chemistry of main group elements- Boranes, carboranes, metallocarboranesBorazines, phosphazenes, S-N compounds, metal carbonyls and metal clusters. To give knowledge about silicates, HSAB concept, stereoisomerism and nuclear.
To impart the students a thorough knowledge about the colour, magnetic, electronic and photochemical properties of coordination compounds.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-I
Reaction Mechanisms - To impart the students a thorough knowledge about the nature of bonding in organic molecules and reaction mechanisms such as aromatic substitution reactions, addition reactions, elimination reactions, rearrangement of some selected functions groups.
To give an idea of organic compounds like carbohydrates and heterocyclic compounds.
To impart the students a thorough knowledge about the organic reaction mechanisms, chemistry of natural products, organometallic chemistry, stereochemistry, retrosynthesis, organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY-I
To impart the student’s concepts of the fundamentals of quantum mechanics and its applications in the study of structure of atoms, bonding in molecules and molecular spectroscopy.To provide an insight into the thermodynamics, chemical dynamics, electrochemistry and kinetics of chemical reactions.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
To develop interest among students in various branches of Analytical Chemistry. To impart theoretical knowledge on laboratory safety, laboratory measures, quantitative and qualitative analysis, instrumental methods, and separation methods.
SYMMETRY AND GROUP THEORY
To impart a thorough knowledge in the symmetry and point group of molecules.
ORGANIC SPECTROSCOPY
To impart a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals and applications of microwave,infra red, Raman, electronic, NMR, and ESI-MS spectroscopy.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICALS
Qualitative Inorganic Analysis - To impart skill to students in the systematic qualitative analysis of mixtures containing two acid and two basic radicals with one interfering radical by semi-micro method
Complex Preparations - To develop skills for preparation of metal complexes.
Gravimetric Analysis - The students will get training in the quantitative analysis of metal ions and anions using gravimetric method
Volumetric Analysis -To develop skills for quantitative estimation using the different branches of volumetric analysis
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY PRACTICALS
Preparation and Basic Laboratory Techniques - The students will develop skills in preparation of organic compounds by one, two and three stages. Also develops skills in distillation, solvent extraction, TLC and column chromatography.
Qualitative Analysis - To impart skill to students in the systematic qualitative analysis and identification of bifunctional organic compounds.
Quantitative Analysis - To develop skills to students in the quantitative analysis of functional organic compounds.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY PRACTICALS
To develop skills in doing experiments in kinetics, Potentiometry,transition temperature, critical solution temperature and Conductometry.